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<h1>Propanol, C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub>O</h1>

Propanol (C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub>O), also commonly referred to as propyl alcohol, comes in two isomeric forms: n-propanol (or 1-propanol) and isopropanol (or 2-propanol). These alcohols are clear, colorless liquids that are miscible with water and have a characteristic alcoholic odor. Both forms of propanol are used as solvents in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries. n-Propanol is often employed in the manufacture of antiseptics, detergents, and disinfectants, whereas isopropanol, popularly known as rubbing alcohol, is used for its antiseptic properties and as a cleaning agent. In optics, the refractive properties of propanol can be explored when it's used as a medium or in conjunction with other materials to modify light behavior.

<h2>Chemical formula</h2>
<ul>
<li>1-Propanol: CH<sub>3</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>OH</li>
<li>Isopropanol: (CH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>CHOH</li>
</ul>

<h2>Other names</h2>
<table>
<tr>
<th>1-Propanol</th>
<th>Isopropanol</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<ul>
<li>Propan-1-ol</li>
<li>n-Propyl alcohol</li>
<li>n-Propanol</li>
<li>n-PrOH</li>
<li>Ethylcarbinol</li>
<li>1-Hydroxypropane</li>
<li>Propanol</li>
<li>Propionic alcohol</li>
<li>Propionyl alcohol</li>
<li>Propionylol</li>
<li>Propyl alcohol</li>
<li>Propylic alcohol</li>
<li>Propylol</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td>
<ul>
<li>Isopropyl alcohol</li>
<li>2-Propanol</li>
<li>Propan-2-ol</li>
<li>Isopropyl alcohol</li>
<li>Rubbing alcohol</li>
<li>Sec-propyl alcohol</li>
<li>s-Propanol</li>
<li>iPrOH</li>
<li>IPA</li>
</ul>
</td>
</tr>
</table>

<h2>External links</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1-Propanol">1-Propanol - Wikipedia</a></li>
<li><a href="https://webbook.nist.gov/cgi/cbook.cgi?ID=C71238">1-Propanol - NIST Chemistry WebBook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_alcohol">Isopropyl alcohol - Wikipedia</a></li>
<li><a href="https://webbook.nist.gov/cgi/cbook.cgi?ID=C67630">Isopropyl alcohol - NIST Chemistry WebBook</a></li>
</ul>
